<div><div><h3>Betting on soccer in 2019</h3><p>Soccer is the most-popular sport in the world, but with the advancement in sports betting and technology, the sport’s popularity is growing in Chicago and across the United States. There are infinite ways to bet on soccer beyond the typical moneyline, spread and total wagers. Props surrounding the first goal scorer, teams to keep a clean sheet and exact scoring results can turn the viewing experience into an exciting 90-minute sweat with a potential profit at the end. </p><p>Live betting, of course, is becoming a larger part of the soccer betting experience.</p><p>The UEFA Champions League has been dominated by Spanish giants Real Madrid and Lionel Messi’s Barcelona in recent seasons, but Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Juventus has helped balance the power of European soccer. In addition to the European soccer competition, the English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and MLS are among the other properties that drive betting interest.</p><p>While favorites typically rule the futures markets, Leicester City’s improbable English Premier League title run in 2015-16 at 5000/1 odds give longshots hope.</p><p>For the third time in the competition’s history, the CONCACAF Gold Cup final will be played at Chicago’s Soldier Field this summer. The United States are the defending champions, having won the 2017 tournament, but this year the field is expanding from 12 to 16 teams from North America, Central America and the Caribbean. 2020 brings the Euros, while Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup</p></div></div>

<div><p>Betting lines and odds change quickly throughout the course of a soccer season, and with several competitions and international breaks woven into a 10-month playing window, staying on top of news and the transfer market is paramount when handicapping soccer. That goes for the World Cup, Euros, Gold Cup, <a href="https://app.contentful.com/spaces/p0ykbbcw3bn6/entries/3eqxMdvNXW6Wei8E0QkYYe">Champions League</a>, English Premier League, MLS and nearly countless other competitions.</p><p>Soccer is the most bet-on sport in the world -- and the wagering opportunities are endless. While three-way lines, spread bets, totals and futures remain as popular as ever, live betting -- like in other sports -- is becoming a bigger piece of the gambling pie. Odds changes, matchup reports, game previews, trends and statistical analysis are valuable tools at a handicapper's disposal to end up on the profitable side of the ledger.</p><p>If you are a serious soccer bettor or a casual one, having a dedicated team of writers and editors to rely on is a game-changer when trying to sort through soccer’s unique statistics and trends.</p></div>